would pc lighting be okay for a rbta

[coral guy]

would it be okay because it says moderate lighting

 

[nikesb]

PC is not moderate lighting. PC is low lighting IMO

 

[coral guy]

okay but my rbta didnt open much with mhs it was under a rock a lot now when i put it under pcs it comes out and opens up more.

 

[nikesb]

what wattage of mH? pc barely has any penetrable par

 

[coral guy]

i said in another thread that my mh burned out and are useing my back up.wattage on the mhs were a 175 wat.for now im looking to buy new lights for the mhs or buy a ho t5. because the halides kept dehydrating my water.

 

[nikesb]

id put it on a rock low if it were under mh and try moving the rock up if you can to see how much light it wants

 

[coral guy]

now my rbta fine where it is now. i dont want to move it cause i might accidently kill it and dont want that to happen i just let it move by itself

 

[jerth6932]

That is a good idea not to move it... It is comming out now because of the lack of lighting. If you believe that the MH were a bit much for them, go with t5's ... they will be enough for them.... granted you get enough wattage for you tank size.

 

[coral guy]

its because the pcs are backup lights. and dont have much money now.i get enough i might buy the t5s.

 

[jerth6932]

Quote:
Originally Posted by coral guy http:///forum/thread/385607/would-pc-lighting-be-okay-for-a-rbta#post_3382521
its because the pcs are backup lights. and dont have much money now.i get enough i might buy the t5s.
Understood, but those WILL NOT keep that RBTA alive/healthy for long..... so hopefully its not very long at all till you can come up with something better.

 

[coral guy]

later if i have the time i might put it in the 125 with 3 175 wat mhs and 2 96 wat pcs. also my dad had the huge rbta in this tank with the same lights so maybe it might be better.

 

[jerth6932]

Quote:
Originally Posted by coral guy http:///forum/thread/385607/would-pc-lighting-be-okay-for-a-rbta#post_3382593
later if i have the time i might put it in the 125 with 3 175 wat mhs and 2 96 wat pcs. also my dad had the huge rbta in this tank with the same lights so maybe it might be better.
Probably a good idea for the time being.... Especially if you do not know how long till you will have proper lighting again.

 

[coral guy]

so right now the rbta is in the 125 gal. maybe when when i get $$$$ i will buy leds. cause they use less energy are kinda cheap at lfs 12 in are 200, 18 is 300.